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What is the best way of getting a water tight seal on a flush access hatch on the back deck of a tug

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What is the best way of getting a water tight seal on a flush access hatch on the back deck of a tug

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  • 1 October 2013 at 21:01 #44146
    Antony Moore
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      Hello – I am flushing the aft deck coamings on my Happy Hunter to bring the model up to Smit Hunter spec. I intend to keep a large access hatch running about 80% the length of the aft deck. Does anyone have a recommendation for getting a good seal on a flush hatch that requires no coaming or lip around the esdge of the hatch opening? I am think perhaps magnetic strip might be a good option. Grateful for any ideas to what must be an age-old problem particularly with low freeboard models.

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      1 October 2013 at 21:01 #6129
      Antony Moore
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        2 October 2013 at 08:21 #44149
        Dave Milbourn
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          I came up with this when we designed "Dutch Courage". I hope it's clear for you.

          Dave M

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          2 October 2013 at 08:51 #44151
          Kimosubby Shipyards
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            Antony,

            us what sail yachts resort to "gaffer" tape – nice neatly cut lengths with rounded corners for show. Till now the paint has not lifted. The tape comes in a variety of colours and is also handy for instant repairs at pond side.

            Kimosubby

            2 October 2013 at 10:57 #44153
            LARRY WHETTON
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              CHARLOCK TUG Hi Anttony,

              I have used double sided carpett tape on my John King,

              or i also used silocone clear mastic , on charloc…….

              hope this helps cheers Larry..john king launch

              2 October 2013 at 19:43 #44162
              mike farrell
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                Hi All

                When building my Anglian Man I was advised to paint the engine hatch recesss which could have water running over it in rough water with Vasaline ..This I have done for 2 years ,cleaning off when drydocking for the winter with no ill affect .wink

                2 October 2013 at 19:55 #44163
                Antony Moore
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                  Thanks chaps – ceryainly some good options for me to contemplate.

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